Utah Lesson, Page 2

Capital of Utah

• Salt Lake City is the capital of Utah. It is located in the northern part of the state.



• The capitol building is in downtown Salt Lake City on Capitol Hill.



• The dome on top of the capitol is covered with copper that was mined in the state.

Rocky Mountain Elk

• The state animal of Utah is the Rocky Mountain Elk.



• Elks are large mammals. They live in forests and they eat grass, plants, leaves, and bark.



• Male elks have large antlers. Elks are not an endangered species.

California Seagull

• Utah's state bird is the California Seagull.



• California gulls have small yellow bills, yellow legs, brown eyes, and a rounded head. Their bodies are white and their upper wings are grey with black tips.



• Gulls eat insects, fish, and eggs.